Now available to the general public, we figured it was time to get Anki Drive in and see how it really handled. In short, fun. Very, very, very fun.

Two cars are included with Anki Drive

Anki Drive is basically a big Bluetooth-powered Scalextric that uses the power of your iPhone or iPad to deliver an interactive Mad Max-style racing experience.

A small vinyl track is included with the starter kit, onto which you place the two included cars. These are then paired up, over Bluetooth, with your iOS device. From there, everything is done via the Anki Drive app.

Two types of races are possible, one is a battle where you try and destroy opponents as many times as possible. The other is a straight up race. Both are hugely fun.

This is largely due to the fact that the Anki Drive cars never stray off the track, instead with you tilting your device to steer them about. It saves the 'can you just put it back on' moment that Scalextric fans are used to.

While racing, each car has two abilities - one is an offensive one, the other defensive. You can attack opponents and drain their energy, causing them to temporarily come to a stop. Alternatively, features like shield power ups can stop opponents destroying you.

Both abilities can be upgraded and new ones unlocked, while the cars themselves are also upgradeable using points you unlock while racing.

It's this customisation that takes Anki Drive beyond traditional Scalextric style slot racers. That and the fact that you can race against AI controlled cars, should you not have anyone around to play with.

The whole kit isn't cheap, at £169 for the starter pack. But for that, you get a pair of cars, two chargers, a racetrack and everything else you might need.

Anki Drive has become an office favorite ever since it arrived. It's hugely fun, simple to get set up and takes advantage of the sheer flexibility of iOS. For those after something to play with on the weekend with friends, it's a must buy for gadget fans.